The Zamfara State government under direct orders from the State Govenor, Bello Matawalle, has directed the State Police Commissioner, Mr. Ayuba Elkanah to issue mass licenses to residents of Zamfara State who are qualified to use guns for self-defense.
He made this direction while reacting to the rising spate of insecurity in the State.
The Zamfara State government had also directed residents pf the State to make sure they prepare and obtain guns to defend themselves against the bandits that have occupied almost all parts of the State.
This was contained in a press statement signed and issued to newsmen in Gusau, the State capital by the commissioner for information, Hon. Ibrahim Magaji Dosara. The statement noted that the government was very much ready to facilitate people, especially farmers in the rural areas to secure basic weapon for self-defense.
“The government has already concluded arrangements to distribute 500 forms to each of the 19 Emirates in the State for those willing to obtain guns for self-defense.
“People should apply from the State commissioner of police licenses to own their guns and other basic weapons for self-defense,” he said.
According to the commissioner, a Secretariat would be established for the collection of intelligence on the activities of informants supplying information to the bandits.
“People are strictly warned and advised to ensure that any information or intelligence about informants must be true and nothing but the truth as all information on the informants must carry correct data on the suspects.
“Such information must include their pictures, correct names, addresses, occupation and witnesses to testify the genuineness of the information given as the government will take punitive measures against anyone found to the bandits’ informants.
“Any person who gives wrong information against anyone would also be made to serve the same punishment with the informant and will be treated as such,” he stated.
